Auwal Dankode, an employee of the Nigeria Aviation Handling Company, has been praised for returning $10,000 that he found on a plane.
Dankode, who works at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano, discovered the money while cleaning the aircraft.
Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makaman noted on X that Dankode reported the find to the airline’s manager, prompting a search for the rightful owner.
Zagazola emphasized that while the investigation continues, Auwal’s actions exemplify how even small acts of integrity can make a significant difference.
The post read, “This boy, Named Auwal Ahmed Dankode, an employee of Nigeria Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO), found $10,000—approximately N16m—Inside a plane while cleaning it.
“Upon discovering the money, Auwal immediately reported it to the airline company’s manager to initiate the search for the rightful owner. The incident took place at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport. Auwal, originally from Kode in Kano State, is known for his strong fear of God and honesty.”
